Sunday, July 22, 2012

How Mobile Marketing And Advertising Can Expand Your Business

By Wright Elinor


There are a lot of people getting interested in mobile marketing today. With that being said it is a field that is becoming that much more competitive each day. If you want to stay ahead of the game with mobile marketing then you're going to want to fill your mind with as much knowledge as you can about the subject, knowledge like that here in this article.

When creating advertising for the mobile web, you must ensure that the content is compatible with a majority of different mobile browsers. This is important to consider because you do not want to inadvertently restrict customers from being able to view your content. Stick with the major phone manufacturers and double check to see if there are any restrictions that the service providers may have in place.

Make sure your mobile ads are compatible against all platforms, cellular devices and more. Your business must stay accessible to as many mobile users as possible. By ensuring compatibility on all platforms, you maximize your exposure and your business' ability to reach more customers via the devices they use the most.

Know your audience. Mobile devices are in use by a majority of the population, however not all demographics are proficient in all of the uses available. A fully featured smart phone application with all the bells and whistles is great if your targeted users are young and tech-savvy; however, it could be a waste of money if you are intending to reach an older customer base. Sometimes less is more, and a simple SMS-based campaign is the better choice. The key is knowing which approach fits your audience.

Keep setting expectations and keeping yourself safe, legally. After a person opts-in, or even during the process, inform them of how often they can get text messages from you. Also, give them an "opt-out" option if the messages are too frequent or if they want to avoid possible message charges. Always include the line, "standard rates may apply."

Telephone

The old rules of telephone marketing also apply to mobile marketing. The telephone call from a sales person during dinner time is one of the quickest ways to lose a sale and a customer. Time your marketing messages for mid-morning to early-afternoon. Do not send messages in the middle of the night or at dinner time.

The old rules of telephone marketing also apply to mobile marketing. The telephone call from a sales person during dinner time is one of the quickest ways to lose a sale and a customer. Time your marketing messages for mid-morning to early-afternoon. Do not send messages in the middle of the night or at dinner time.

Only add telephone numbers from customers choosing to receive messages to build your mobile marketing database carefully. If you add telephone numbers of customers who have not elected to receive mobile marketing messages, you are likely to see a high volume of complaints and requests to be removed from your list.

Mobile marketing is a fascinating and exciting world that is only limited by the extent of a person's skills. There are endless possibilities, products, combination's, and techniques. Start experimenting to find something new for your business or to learn something new that you can improve for your business. Become inspired by these tips!




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